“New ERA” to Leverage $29 Billion to Propel a Just Transition for Rural Communities

Two years ago, the Rural Power Coalition (RPC) celebrated a landmark victory when the Inflation Reduction Act officially funded the $9.7 billion Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program, the most significant investment in rural energy infrastructure since the New Deal. Since then, RPC has been relentless—mobilizing public support, co-developing guidelines for Community Benefits Plans (CBPs), and regularly engaging with [...]